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BakerHostetler IP Group Has Strong Showing in 2025 IAM Patent 1000 Guide

Supreme Court to Decide the Fate of Universal Injunctions

Lee Rosebush, Marc Wagner Represent SCA Pharmaceuticals in Litigation Against FDA

US Court of International Trade Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs

John takes a pragmatic approach to these intricate matters, providing thoughtful guidance to the employers while serving as a practical advocate for the employees involved.

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J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 2016, 

B.A., Purdue University, 2013

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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Labor and Employment: Immigration (2023 to 2024)</li>
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New USCIS Registration Requirement in Effect as of April 11

Employment Law Spotlight

Department of Homeland Security Terminates 2023 Designation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

BakerHostetler attorneys, practice areas stand out in The Legal 500 annual guide

New Green Card Path for High-Achieving Employees

I-9 Remote Document Verification and Ending of COVID-19 I-9 Flexibilities

BakerHostetler Attorneys and Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 2023 Guide

Back to the Future: USCIS Resumes Expedited Processing of H-4 and L-2 Applications When Filed Concurrently with an H-1B or L-1 Petition

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Labor and Employment: Healthcare Industry

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<li>Experience handling complex H-1B, Blanket L-1, O-1, P-1 and PERM filings for employees, including technology specialists, in a wide range of industries.</li>
<li>Liaise with corporate contacts and employees to keep everyone up to date regarding case status and processing.</li>
<li>Successfully challenged denial decisions issued by USCIS through <em>nunc pro tunc</em> filings.</li>
<li>Manage and prepare complex RFE responses for a variety of case types including H-1B and L-1 petitions. Provide strategic advice to multinational companies regarding immigration practices in current climate.</li>
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John A. Foerster

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